Julia Reid

1 month ago | richmondregister.com | Julia Reid

As most parents know, children tend to be ready to eat as soon as the school bell rings. But with dinner still a few hours away, it’s too easy to let kids reach for convenient snacks that are packed with calories, excess sugar and too much fat. You can help your child — and family — snack healthier by following these steps:kAmx>AC@G6 E96 2446DD:3:=:EJ @7 962=E9J 7@@5Dk^Am kAm#6D62C49 92D D9@H? E92E H96?

2 months ago | richmondregister.com | Julia Reid

As a parent or caregiver, you are the single most important influence on the lives of young people. It is so important that we teach our youth empathy and respect by modeling it in our daily lives. Sometimes it is hard for us to empathize with others who have different backgrounds and viewpoints, but it is crucial for us to consciously practice empathy and respect. This way our young people will learn appropriate behaviors, particularly for public settings.

Jan 20, 2025 | richmondregister.com | Julia Reid

Mentions of 4-H and positive youth development often go hand-in-hand, but many of us may not realize what exactly positive youth development is and how 4-H provides that for its members. We all want our young people to grow up to become productive members of society, and they learn many of these qualities through our positive youth development efforts.

Nov 25, 2024 | richmondregister.com | Julia Reid

Often we associate environmental topics with springtime, but you can be environmentally friendly any time of the year. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, United States household waste increases by about 25 percent. This amounts to approximately 25 million tons of garbage. The holidays are a great time to reduce your waste and get young people interested in the environment.

Nov 11, 2024 | richmondregister.com | Julia Reid

As most parents know, children tend to be ready to eat as soon as the school bell rings. But with dinner still a few hours away, it’s too easy to let kids reach for convenient snacks that are packed with calories, excess sugar and too much fat. You can help your child — and family — snack healthier by following these steps:Improve the accessibility of healthy foods. Research has shown that when healthier food becomes easily accessible for kids they are more likely to eat it.